Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Cookies & Cream Cupcakes with Oreo Buttercream

I made these on a whim last week because we all have a great love for Oreo's around here.

I can't believe all the awesome flavors that are popping around in my head all the time now that I've started making more cupcakes!

Why oh why wasn't I making all these fun cupcakes while my kiddos were little?

Oh well, they still love cupcakes and I still love making them so I guess it's still a win-win.

These came about because of all the Oreo's my kids and their friends go through each week.
I go to Target at least 2 - 3 times a week (I know) for things I've run out of and Oreo's are always on the list.

My son and his buddies can go through a whole family size bag in one sitting!

Anywho, on to the magnificent creation here.....You NEED these in your life! Trust me :)

Frosting:
1 recipe of No Fail Buttercream
1/2 cup cookie crumbs, about 8-10 Oreo's crushed in a mixer or Ziplock with a rolling pin

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a Jumbo (or regular) muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. If you have the silicone liners like I do place them on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray then set aside. This recipe will make 12 jumbo or 24 regular size cupcakes

Cut 12 Oreo's into 6th's and set aside.

In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer beat the cake mix, eggs, milk and oil for 3 minutes.

Add chopped Oreo's and mix well.

Place 1 Tablespoon of batter in the bottom of each cupcake liner (jumbo size, use less for regular size)

then place 1 Oreo on top of the batter in each liner.

Evenly divide the rest of the batter between the cupcake liners. This will make EXACTLY 12 jumbo size cupcakes.

Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.